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by colewj
Sun Jul 26, 2020 11:40 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: R1150R tires again!
Replies: 11
Views: 9047

Re: R1150R tires again!

Just my $.02
Most of my riding is in Western NY.
I've used Bridgestone T30 EVO's on my '03 R1150R for a few years and have been very happy with all aspects of their performance.
by colewj
Fri May 10, 2019 11:24 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Need new tires....what do you like?
Replies: 24
Views: 12594

Re: Need new tires....what do you like?

I'm very impressed with the set of Bridgestone T30 EVO tires that I put on last summer.
by colewj
Wed Aug 02, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Sheathing on electric wire harness from throttle grip near fork ripped open
Replies: 11
Views: 5242

Re: Sheathing on electric wire harness from throttle grip near fork ripped open

Hi John, PM inbound. I've got the same thing going on with my '03 R1150R and would be grateful for your leftover Techflex if it isn't already spoken for. Thanks, Bill Techflex braided cable sleeving is what I'm looking for. I'll try to find something comparable while at HD this weekend getting other...
by colewj
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Off-Topik!!!!!
Topic: Happy Birthday U.S.M.C.
Replies: 0
Views: 1722

Happy Birthday U.S.M.C.

Happy 236th Birthday to all my fellow Marines !
Semper Fi
by colewj
Sat Mar 26, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: How to hook up a battery tender jr
Replies: 14
Views: 4002

Re: How to hook up a battery tender jr

cswett wrote:Thanks for all the help -- I got the charger to work using the ground connection that Beemeridian helpfully pointed out. Now if it would just stop raining so I can go for a ride.
I can attest to the fact that the R1150R won't melt in the rain.
by colewj
Fri Mar 18, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: batteries and battery tenders
Replies: 5
Views: 1817

Re: batteries and battery tenders

Hi, Call the folks at Deltran (877-456-7901) Website: http://batterytender.com/ It depends on when your Battery Tender Jr. was made. The newer Battery Tenders (incl Jr.) will work with wet cell, agm and gel batteries. The older Battery Tenders are not designed to work with gel batteries. I have a 20...
by colewj
Tue Aug 10, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Low Fuel Light Problem....Please Help
Replies: 6
Views: 3406

Low Fuel Light Problem....Please Help

In short the problem is: * "The bike" went in to the shop because it's engine had stopped. * Hose from fuel pump was reconnected * "The bike now runs fine BUT the low fuel light is now constantly 'ON'. I'm hoping the collective knowledge of all the riders on the forum will have a solu...
by colewj
Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: Getting a new bike home from 250 miles away
Replies: 19
Views: 4076

Re: Getting a new bike home from 250 miles away

Ride it.
Use training wheels if necessary.(lol)
by colewj
Sun Aug 23, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: looking for good R1150R magnetic tank bag/tail bag
Replies: 13
Views: 3012

Re: looking for good R1150R magnetic tank bag/tail bag

PM sent.
Just in case it doesn't get to you, mine is a Eclipse "Fastpack Seatpack (Part# 300)"
LINK: http://www.eclipseluggage.com/luggage/300.html
by colewj
Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: R1150R (2001-2005)
Topic: looking for good R1150R magnetic tank bag/tail bag
Replies: 13
Views: 3012

Re: looking for good R1150R magnetic tank bag/tail bag

Hi, I've used a Marsee expandable magnetic tank bag on a previous Honda and since 2003 on the R R.It's really well made (in the U.S.A.) and shows no signs of wear after about 8 years of use.I have it with me almost all the time since I keep my rain gear in it. Occasionally I use a set of Chase Harpe...